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Mrs. Norton from Paterson, NJ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Out of the World Photo Op for Formal Dance

Help me give my students a wonderful experience during their 8th grade dance.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Norton's classroom raised $184

This project is fully funded

My Project

The whole purpose of prom, or any school-sponsored formal, is to give young people the chance to develop their social skills. This is especially important for my students with special needs. Because it is difficult for the district to fund, and it is often difficult or nearly impossible for the families to come up with the money, teachers often help pay for gowns, suits and often the cost of the dance.

It is my wish to make this formal experience one that my students will never forget!

I want to have a beautiful balloon wall where the students can take pictures in front of. They will have memories for the rest of their lives! Ordering one from a professional is extremely expensive, so I will make it myself. I need the help of DonorsChoose and wonderful donors out there to supply the balloons so I could make the balloon wall.

Please help make this dream a reality!

Mrs. Norton Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Paterson, NJ View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

30 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Qualatex 11" Pearlized Sapphire Blue Balloons (100ct) • Amazon Business $24.08 1 $24.08
Qualatex 11" Pearl White Latex Balloons (100ct) by Pioneer Balloon Company • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Qualatex 11" Sapphire Blue Latex Balloons (100ct) • Amazon Business $21.40 1 $21.40
AGKCIHVEN Large Balloon Bags (4 Pcs), Balloon Transport Bags Transparent Giant Storage Bags for Transport Storage Birthday Celebration Eve Party Supplies 98 x 59 inch (2pcs) 59 x 47 inch (2pcs) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Qualatex 5" Sapphire Blue Latex Balloons (100ct) • Amazon Business $13.72 1 $13.72
Qualatex Blue 260Q Pale Latex Balloons • Amazon Business $13.60 1 $13.60
Qualatex 260Q White Tying Balloons (100ct) • Amazon Business $13.01 1 $13.01

Materials cost

$123.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$155.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.46

Total project goal

$183.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $183.07

4 Donors

-$155.61

Donations toward project cost

-$155.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.46

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 $0.00

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